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Originally Posted by Luddite
Check the static sag (using the guidance that rollo provided) and also the dynamic sag, i.e. with you and your riding gear on board. You'll probably be able to get the correct static sag (5-15mm) but, if you can't get within the range 25-35mm (or about 25% of the available travel) by adjusting the preload with you on board, then you'll benefit from a lighter spring.
If your sag is ok, check your compression damping and try reducing it if it's adjustable.
I'm just about to try a softer spring on my Evo as I feel the 115N/mm may be too firm for my riding style. The new spring should arrive this week. I'll post a report on that and also the Sealey spring compressor that I've also bought shortly...
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In most cases you should not need a spring compressor for a rear shock, just winding off all the preload should be enough to allow you to take off the bottom support and then slide the spring off.